Inmate Programs Manager

Tulare County, CA; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulare County Sheriff's Office is seeking an Inmate Programs Manager to plan, implement and monitor Alternative to Incarceration and Community Based Punishment programs for inmates in a secure setting.

The role requires coordinating with staff, explaining program rules to inmates and families, and counseling inmates for referrals to suitable programs. Work will be Monday–Friday, with no weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's required? Not specified; associate degree listed as education requirement.
• Four years of experience dealing with inmates in high security.
• Knowledge of budget and grant management; Penal and Vehicle codes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and maintain Alternative to Incarceration and Community Based Punishment Programs (Work Alternative, Weekender, Electronic Home Monitoring) for minimum/medium security inmates.
• Assess and monitor non-custodial participants in these programs.
• Plan, organize, and supervise inmate workers performing clerical tasks within the unit.
• Explain programs and requirements to inmates and their families.
• Counsel inmates when referrals to alternative programs are needed.

Skills

Program planning

Inmate supervision

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology or related field

Job description

The Tulare County Sheriff is currently recruiting for the position of Inmate Programs Manager. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Sheriff’s Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

This position is responsible to plan and implement a variety of programs and to assess and monitor non-custodial participants in these programs.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am -5:00pm, Monday – Friday; No Weekends

• Plan, implement and maintain a variety Alternative to Incarceration and Community Based Punishment Programs such as Work Alternative Program, Weekender Program, and Electronic Home Monitoring for minimum and medium security inmates.
• Assess and monitor non-custodial participants in these programs.
• Plan, organize and supervise the work of inmate workers assigned perform clerical functions within the unit.
• Explain Alternative to Incarceration and Community Based Punishment Programs and program requirements to inmates and their families.
• Counsel inmates when needed for referral to alternative programs.

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college with an associate’s degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Sociology or a related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience dealing with inmates in a high security capacity.

Knowledge of: Principles of budget preparation and fiscal management; grant management and monitoring; referral sources available to inmates and their families; math sufficient to monitor and manage grant budget and to process expenditures; security aspects of each County institution; working knowledge of the Penal and Vehicle codes.

Skill/Ability to: Plan, implement and maintain a variety Alternative to Incarceration and Community Based Punishment Programs; read, interpret, implement and explain program rules, regulations, policies and procedures; collect and evaluate information, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; write clear, concise, grammatically correct correspondence and reports; prepare organize and give oral presentations; speak clearly and concisely to explain technical information to people of various socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds; supervise, train and evaluate staff; organize work in a step-by-step order; establish rapport and maintain effective working relationships with others; use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with people under various circumstances and under emotional stress; keep systematic and accurate records; maintain confidentiality of all information and materials; follow verbal and written instructions; retain and recall information;

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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